Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi

30 mins
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
  2. 2Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
  3. 3Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
  4. 4Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden on all sides, about 5–6 minutes.
  5. 5Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden on all sides, about 5–6 minutes.
  6. 6Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden on all sides, about 5–6 minutes.
  7. 7Remove chicken to a plate.
  8. 8Remove chicken to a plate.
  9. 9Remove chicken to a plate.
  10. 10In the same pan, add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  11. 11In the same pan, add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  12. 12In the same pan, add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
  13. 13Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  14. 14Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  15. 15Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  16. 16Deglaze the pan by pouring in white wine or water.
  17. 17Deglaze the pan by pouring in white wine or water.
  18. 18Deglaze the pan by pouring in white wine or water.
  19. 19Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir in Italian seasoning, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  20. 20Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir in Italian seasoning, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  21. 21Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stir in Italian seasoning, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  22. 22Drop gnocchi directly into the pan (no boiling needed).
  23. 23Drop gnocchi directly into the pan (no boiling needed).
  24. 24Drop gnocchi directly into the pan (no boiling needed).
  25. 25Cook gnocchi for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  26. 26Cook gnocchi for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  27. 27Cook gnocchi for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  28. 28Stir in Parmesan.
  29. 29Stir in Parmesan.
  30. 30Stir in Parmesan.
  31. 31Add spinach and let it wilt.
  32. 32Add spinach and let it wilt.
  33. 33Add spinach and let it wilt.
  34. 34Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  35. 35Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  36. 36Return chicken to the pan and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
  37. 37Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  38. 38Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
  39. 39Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi, shelf-stable or fresh
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi, shelf-stable or fresh
  • 1 lb potato gnocchi, shelf-stable or fresh
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • crushed red pepper
  • crushed red pepper
  • crushed red pepper
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • fresh parsley
  • lemon zest
  • lemon zest
  • lemon zest

Equipment

large pan

Tips

  • Serve hot, preferably with good bread.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper or lemon zest if you want brightness.